Volvo S60 2000 vs Volvo S40 1995

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Volvo S60
2000 - 2004
Volvo S40
1995 - 2002
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volvo S60 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S40 can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 2.51.6 - 1.9

Performance

Power: 130 - 300 HP90 - 200 HP
Torque: 192 - 400 NM143 - 300 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 - 12 seconds7.3 - 13 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 13.05.4 - 10.0
Volvo S60 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S40. On average, Volvo S60 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.48 m
Width: 1.80 m1.72 m
Height: 1.43 m1.41 m
Volvo S60 is larger.
Volvo S60 is 10 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 424 litres471 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1034 litres853 litres
Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 47 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo S60 (by 181 litres).
Turning diameter: 13 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 2 metres more than that of the Volvo S40, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`030~ 1`761
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 1600800
Rating in user reviews: 8.0/10 6.9/10
Pros and Cons: Volvo S60 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volvo S40 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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